Clutch Alignment/Offset - 1998 ARGO Vanguard

[Rickb]

Could someone please tell me what the clutch offset/alignment should be on a 1998 Vanguard with a 16hp Briggs. I measured the centre motor shaft to centre tranny shaft, however forgot to measure the horizontal offset between the driver and the driven clutches.

I put a new Subaru 20.5HP motor in the ARGO and cannot finish the install without this offset.

Thanks

[ARGOJIM]

On my v2 ,which should have same clutches, the offset appears....
Using straight edge from inside face ( not belt area) of converter to engine clutch inner face (closest to engine) looks to be 9/16".
I could look at Lindsay's bigfoot tomorrow if needed, though that should be the same.

[Rickb]

Thanks Jim....I will reset and give it a go.